Make each day a sweet one for your child with these gentle, dreamy colours
Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Inspire. Back wall through arch painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Coconut Ice. Arch and skirting stripe painted in Resene Lustacryl in Resene Wild Thing. Floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Athena and finished in Resene Concrete Wax. Wall dots painted in Resene Lustacryl in Resene Wild Thing, Resene Drop Dead Gorgeous and Resene Very Berry.
If you are a fan of neutrals but want to inject some colour into your children’s play spaces, sorbet shades are a great way to start. Soft and warm, they’ll also fit in with other neutrals used in your home.
How should I start adding colour as a beginner?
Introduce colour by painting a piece of furniture such as a shelf to see how you like the feel of the colour in the space, before committing to more colour. You could also try a few different bold hues on smaller items such as wall dots using Resene testpots.
Wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Inspire. Skirting stripe painted in Resene Lustacryl in Resene Wild Thing. Floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Athena and finished in Resene Concrete Wax
How can I introduce colour without it becoming too much?
If you are feeling brave you could try one wall in a bold shade, such as Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Coconut Ice as a look-through colour, which we’ve done in the hallway. Otherwise, try it as a feature wall or inside the wardrobe. It’s a great way to use colour without it being too overwhelming. A thick bold stripe of colour around the skirting board and surround of your doorway is also a great way to introduce a bold touch to the room. Use masking tape to mark the area before painting a crisp line.
Wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Inspire. Skirting stripe painted in Resene Lustacryl in Resene Wild Thing. Floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Athena and finished in Resene Concrete Wax.
Top tip
If using multiple Resene paints, put a dab of the colour on each paint lid and label what you painted for easy reference.
More Resene colours to try (from left to right): Resene Tropical, Resene Valentine, Resene Daylight
For more kid’s room decorating ideas, pick up a free copy of habitat plus – kids’ spaces from your local Resene ColorShop or reseller – or, view it online at www.resene.com/habitatplus. It’s packed full of ideas for how you can bring out the best in your child’s play and sleep spaces.
Styling by: Amber Armitage. Photography by: Wendy Fenwick
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